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A COUCH POTATO (9 клас)

            Forty-three-year-old Brian Blakey from Birmingham is sitting on his sofa and telling me about his perfect day.

            When I wake up I don’t get up immediately. I turn on the television and watch the children’s programmes and old movies until  half past ten. Then I get up, go downstairs and switch on the telly. For lunch, I have biscuit and a glass of milk, and I watch the news. In the afternoon, I often watch another old film – they’re showing some good ones at the moment. In the evening, I often watch soap operas or sport and the news again. I like the main news at six o’clock. At nine thirty, if there’s a good play on BBC2, I switch on and watch it. Then at night I watch more films I usually switch off the telly at about two o’clock. I never watch TV all night.

            I watch TV for sixteen or seventeen hours a day. I also do some exercises every day. I take Tina, the dog, for a walk every afternoon. I don’t go far, of course. I walk to the wall outside my house. I always take my portable telly and sit on the wall while the dog walks around .

            Of course, I couldn’t live this lifestyle without a good wife. She’s not at home now because she’s working, but she always makes my meals. We haven’t got much money, you know, but we’re happy. Sit down, watch the telly – you’ve got the world at your feet. And in your hand. Great!

“About the Traffic in London”(7 клас)

            A quick and easy way to get to different places in the city is to use an underground train. The trains run all day and most of the night. It’s better to buy a ticket before you get on the train and not to make journey between eight o’clock and ten o’clock in the morning, or four o’clock and six o’clock in the evening. These are called the “rush” hours.

            Thousands of people are going to work or coming home again then, and it is difficult to move or to find a place to sit on the train.

            There are some special visitors’ buses. They take visitors from different countries and cities to many of the interesting places in the city on one journey. It takes about one and a half hours. But visitors can break their journey and get off (and on again) at the different places they want to visit.

            London taxis are called “Black cabs”. Most of them are black, but some are not.

            Everyone can stop a taxi if it has a “For Hire” sign on it. The drivers are usually friendly and helpful.

            Visitors can take a boat trip along the river Thames. Boats leave Westminster Pier and Charing Cross Pier, and they go to Tower Pier and Greenwich.

            Between April and October, visitors can take a longer boat trip to Hampton Court (about four hours) - a beautiful palace in a big park.

                     

Завдання по темі "Books and Libraries" (8 клас)

1. Write the words into two columns:

Books                                                                   Libraries

Fiction, shelves, reading card, history novels, librarian, adventure stories, library rules, science fiction, biographies, author, reader, copy, cover page, outside page.

2. Answer the questions:

 1. Do you like to read books?

 2. How often do you read?

 3. What is your favourite kind of books?

 4. Who is your favourite writer?

 5. How many books have you read this year?

 6. What book will you advice to read to your friends?

3. Agree or disagree with following statements:

 1. The writer of the biography tells the story of his or her life   ____

 2. A poem is a piece of writing  beautiful or unusual language that have a rhyme   _____

 3. A library is a place where you can buy any book you want  ____

 4. Agatha Christie never wrote detective stories   ____

 5. Alan Milne wrote “Mowgli ”  ____

4. Choose the correct word:

 1. The adventure of Tom Sawyer was written by Daniel Defoe/Mark Twain

 2. Alan Milne wrote Mowgli/ Winnie-the-Pooh

 3. Harry Potter and the Secret Chamber is a play/ a film

 4. Walter Scott is a creator of the historical novel/essay

 5. Lewis Carroll is a pen-friend of Charles Dodgson/ Samuel Clemens

 6. Alice in Wonderland is a piece of work created by Pamela Travers/ Lewis Carroll

5. Complete the sentences with following words:

  Fond, collection, famous, interested, known, keen (досвічений)

1.      Walter Scott was greatly… on the past of his native country.

2.      In his youth Walter made a good… of the old Scottish ballads.

3.      Walter Scott first become … as a poet.

4.      He was also very… of Scottish folk songs.

5.      Scott is… for his novels Rob Roy and Ivanhoe.

6.      Is your friend… in Walter Scotts literary works?

6. Change the sentences from direct into reported speech:

1.”Please give me that book”, Nora said to Pete.

2.  “ Don’t read books with dirty fingers”, the librarian said.

3.  “ Colour the picture”, mother said.

4. “ Don’t go alone there, Kate”, Nick asks.

5. “Bring me a detective story to read, Bob”, Jack said.

6. “Cover your textbook, Meg”, the teacher said.

1.Guess the word:

1. Something you put inside the book so you can find the page you want.

2. A place where you can borrow disks, books, documents, magazines.

3. A list at the beginning or at the end of the book which shows the parts of the book

4. A place where we can read a book that we may not take home.

5. A type of literature that describes imaginary people and events.

2. Write the names of the characters:

 1. Robinson Crusoe and…..

 2. Ron Weasley, Hermione and …..

 3. Cheshire Cat, Mad Hatter, White Rabbit and…..

 4. Romeo and…..

 5. Doctor Watson and ….

3. Arrange the dialog in order

- I like to read detective stories.

- Hercule Pariot and Miss Marple.

- Who is your favourite writer?

-What kind if book do you like to read?

- Agatha Christie, of course.

 - Who are the main characters of her works?

4. Arrange the words into two columns:

Books for information                                          Books for entertaining   

Almanac, poetry, dictionary, novel, encyclopedia, telephone book, guide book,  play, cartoons, comic books.

5. Change the sentences from direct into reported speech:

  1. “Describe the main character of the book, Helen”, the teacher asked.

  2. “Don’t take it, children”, mother said

  3.  “Call me later, Dan”, Sara asked.

  4. “Please help me with this text, Brian”, Sue asked.

  5. “Don’t talk in the reading room, boys”, the librarian asked.

  6. “Give me the dictionary, please”, Garry asked Fred    

Do You Watch Too Much Television?

·  Do you watch television every day?	yes	no
·                Do you watch television more than three hours a day?	yes	no
·                Do you watch television before breakfast?	yes	no
·                Have you got a television in your bedroom?	yes	no
·                Do you like watching television better than reading books?	yes	no
·        Do you like watching television better than going to the cinema?	yes	no
·        Do you have most of your meals in front of the television?	yes	no
·        Do you like watching television better than going for walks?	yes	no
·                If the phone rings when you are watching television, do you answer it?	yes	no
·        Do you ever watch the same video more than three times?	yes	no

I.Unscramble and translate these words.

d,e,e,b,l ___________, o,o,b,l,d__________,  h,s,o,с,k________,  h,a,e,h,t,l________, r,e,v,e,f_________, o,o,t,h,c,h,a,e_________, l,i,c,o,m,c,a,p,o,n,t,i___________, d,i,m,e,l,a,c___________, s,a,l,n,a___________.

II. Translate into Ukrainian.

1.Germs which caused different illnesses were discovered only in the nineteenth century _____________________________________________________________________________________

2. People use eye drops when they have problems with their eyes _____________________________________________________________________________________

3.Many people died from the pain shock.

_____________________________________________________________________________________

III. Complete the questions with the correct question tags.

1.     Steve was diagnosed with a bad cold yesterday,____________ ?

2.     Medicines are given to the patient three times a day, _____________?

3.     My brother goes to the policlinics for medical checkup once a year, ____________?

IV. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense form: the Present or Past Indefinite Passive Voice.

1.The sanatoria ______ often _________(to visit) in summer.

2.In ancient times false teeth ________ __________ (to make) only for rich people.

3. In ancient times people thought that illness _______ __________ (to cause) by bad blood.

4.Different kinds of medicines _______ ________ ( to use) in medical practice.

I.Unscramble and translate these words.

d,e,e,b,l ___________, o,o,b,l,d__________,  h,s,o,с,k________,  h,a,e,h,t,l________, r,e,v,e,f_________, o,o,t,h,c,h,a,e_________, l,i,c,o,m,c,a,p,o,n,t,i___________, d,i,m,e,l,a,c___________, s,a,l,n,a___________.

II. Translate into Ukrainian.

1.Germs which caused different illnesses were discovered only in the nineteenth century _____________________________________________________________________________________

 2. People use eye drops when they have problems with their eyes _____________________________________________________________________________________

3.Many people died from the pain shock.

_____________________________________________________________________________________

III. Complete the questions with the correct question tags.

1.     Steve was diagnosed with a bad cold yesterday,____________ ?

2.     Medicines are given to the patient three times a day, _____________?

3.     My brother goes to the policlinics for medical checkup once a year, ____________?

IV. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense form: the Present or Past Indefinite Passive Voice.

1.The sanatoria ______ often _________(to visit) in summer.

2.In ancient times false teeth ________ __________ (to make) only for rich people.

3. In ancient times people thought that illness _______ __________ (to cause) by bad blood.

4.Different kinds of medicines _______ ________ ( to use) in medical practice.

I.Unscramble and translate these words.

d,e,e,b,l ___________, o,o,b,l,d__________,  h,s,o,с,k________,  h,a,e,h,t,l________, r,e,v,e,f_________, o,o,t,h,c,h,a,e_________, l,i,c,o,m,c,a,p,o,n,t,i___________, d,i,m,e,l,a,c___________, s,a,l,n,a___________.

II. Translate into Ukrainian.

1.Germs which caused different illnesses were discovered only in the nineteenth century _____________________________________________________________________________________

 2. People use eye drops when they have problems with their eyes _____________________________________________________________________________________

3.Many people died from the pain shock.

_____________________________________________________________________________________

III. Complete the questions with the correct question tags.

1.     Steve was diagnosed with a bad cold yesterday,____________ ?

2.     Medicines are given to the patient three times a day, _____________?

3.     My brother goes to the policlinics for medical checkup once a year, ____________?

IV. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense form: the Present or Past Indefinite Passive Voice.

1.The sanatoria _________ often ____________(to visit) in summer.

2.In ancient times false teeth __________ ____________ (to make) only for rich people.

3. In ancient times people thought that illness __________ ____________ (to cause) by bad blood.

4.Different kinds of medicines _______ ________ ( to use) in medical practice.

Continue the sentances: My health problems (not to stop) me from… The allergist (to diagnose) me with… People who have problems with their health (to visit)… I (to use) nasal spray… My father (not to have)  a vegetable salad with Indian spices… She (to change) some of her dreams because of her…  a)      allergy to pollen when I was 7 years old. b)      when I (to  sneeze) c)      an allergy to the fur of animals. d)     allergist very often. e)      traveling to Egypt last year. f)       because he has allergy to them.

Continue the sentances: 1. My health problems (not to stop) me from… 2. The allergist (to diagnose) me with… 3. People who have problems with their health (to visit)… 4. I (to use) nasal spray… 5. My father (not to have)  a vegetable salad with Indian spices… 6. She (to change) some of her dreams because of her… g)      allergy to pollen when I was 7 years old. h)      when I (to  sneeze) i)        an allergy to the fur of animals. j)        allergist very often. k)      traveling to Egypt last year. l)        because he has allergy to them.

 MY WORKING DAY(6 клас)

   At sever o'clock in the morning the alarm-o'clock rings. I wake up. It is time for me to get up. I jump out of bed and open the window. Then I turn on the radio and do my morning exercises. When I have done my exercises, I go into the bathroom.

     I turn on the water tap, brush my teeth and wash myself. I comb and brush my hair with my comb and hairbrush. Then I make my bed. After that I dress. I put on my shirt and trousers (my dress), my socks (stockings), my boots (shoes) and my jacket.

     I take my place at the table and have breakfast. I eat two eggs, bread and butter. Sometimes I have fried potatoes for breakfast. Then  I drink a cup of coffee or a glass of tea.

     After breakfast I go to school. The school is not far from our house. I do not take a tram or a trolley-bus. I go on foot. It takes me ten minutes to get there.

      When I come to school I leave my coat and cap in the cloak-room, then I go to my classroom.

       We have six lessons every day. Our lessons begin at half past eight and are over at a quarter past two.

       When my lessons are over I go home.  When I come home I take off my coat and cap, wash my hands and have my dinner. I lay the table. I put a glass, a plate, a knife, a fork and a spoon at my place. I eat a plateful of soup, then I have some meat and vegetables, an apple, a pear or an orange. My Granny often gives me apples to eat. She likes to say, " An apple a day keeps the doctor away".

        After dinner I wash up (I wash the dishes).

        I am always ready to help my Granny about the house. I dust the rooms, sweep the floor, help Granny to hang out the washing, do the shopping (go to the shop for bread or milk).

        Then I sit down at my desk and do my lessons. Having prepared the lessons I go to the yard and play with my friends. There are many trees in our yard. Just behind our house there is a fine playground where we can play different games.

         When  come home I have my supper. I have some porridge and a glass of sour milk for supper.

          In the evening I read books, play chess with my father or watch TV films.

          At half past ten I go to bed.

shakespeare(9 клас)

William Shakespeare was the greatest writer in the English language. He was born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon. At the age of eighteen he married Anne Hathaway, who was eight years older than him. A few years later he moved to London, where he worked as an actor and a playwriter.

Shakespeare wrote thirty-seven plays and 154 sonnets (a kind of poem). His most famous plays are the four great tragedies — Othello, Macbeth, Hamlet, and King Lear. He also wrote several historical plays. Eight of these plays were about English kings, including Richard II, Henry V and Richard Ш. Others dealt with Roman history and included Julius Caesar and Anthony and Cleopatra. But not all of Shakespeare's plays were serious. He also wrote comedies, such as A Midsummer Night's Dream and Twelfth Night.

Shakespeare died in Stratford on 23 April 1616, but his plays are still very popular today. They have been translated into several different languages, and many of them have been made into films, both in English and other languages. Shakespeare's plays are about  love, power, ambition, death and so on. So, his plays are just as actual today as they were in the sixteenth century. To show this, modern directors sometimes do the plays in modern dress, and one of Shakespeare's plays has even been turned into a modem musical. His romantic tragedy, Romeo and Juliet, was the basis for the musical West Side Story.

True or False                                                                                   

1.       William Shakespeare was born in 1954 in Stratford-upon-Avon.             _______________________

2.       At the age of twenty he married Anne Hathaway.                                     _______________________

3.       A few years later he moved to Brighton.                                                     ________________________

4.       Shakespeare wrote 37 plays and 154 sonnets.                                           ________________________

5.       His most famous plays are the four great tragedies — Othello,

Macbeth, Hamlet, and King Lear                                                              ________________________

6.       He also wrote comedies.                                                                            ________________________

7.       His plays have been translated into several different

languages.                                                                                                 ________________________

8.       Modern directors always do the plays in modern dress.                            ________________________

9.   Romeo and Juliet was the basis for the musical West Side

Story.                                                                                                        ________________________

Answer the questions.

        Who was William Shakespeare?

When and where was he born?

At what age did he marry?

Who was his wife?

Where did he move a few years later to?

What was his job?

How many plays and sonnets did he write?

What are his most famous plays?

Did William Shakespeare write any comedies?

When and where did he die?

Are his plays just as relevant today as they were in the sixteenth century? Why? 

  SUSAN'S SUMMER JOURNEY(6 клас)

Last summer Susan went to stay in the village where her grandmother was born. Susan had never been there before, so when he arrived at the station she was surprised how small the place was. As in many villages in the North of England all the houses were made of stone. River Tyne was running through the village. The village has a church which was built in the Middle Ages. Although the population of the village was only about 500 people, it has a cricket team and many people play football too. But quite life in the village doesn’t change much as the time passes, and maybe it is peaceful now as it was many years ago.

Say True or False

1.       Susan went to stay in the village where she was born.

2.       Susan didn’t expect the village to be so small.

3.       The village is situated in the North of England.

4.       Susan got to the village by plane.

5.       There is a river in the village.

6.       Some of the houses in the village were wooden

7.       Life in the village changeable and exciting.

    

6   

The Press in Britain(8 клас)

   The British are one of the most newspaper-reading nations in the world. Two of three grown-ups regularly read newspapers.  There are great differences between the national daily newspapers. On the one hand, there are “quality” newspapers: The Times, The Independent, The Guardian, The Financial Times and The Daily Telegraph. They focus on main national and international news, the world of politics and business, art and sport. On the other hand, there are the “popular” or “tabloids” of smaller size. The most read  tabloids are The Daily Mail, The Daily Express, The Daily Mirror, The Sun and The Daily Star. They concentrate on emotive reports or stories, often feature films, sports and sport stars, the Royal Family. It is often said that the popular newspapers aim to entertain their readers rather than to inform.

Answer the questions:

1.       Have you ever heard the names of any British newspaper?

2.       Have you ever read newspaper in English?

3.       Are the newspapers popular in Britain?

4.       What “quality” newspaper can you name?

5.       What do “quality” newspapers focus on?

6.       What “tabloids” can you name?

7.       What do they concentrate on?

Ukraine (7 клас)

Contents

1.      Geographical Position of Ukraine

2.      Climate in Ukraine

3.      The Political and State System of Ukraine

4.      National Symbols

5.      Ukrainian Diaspora

6.      Youth Organizations in Ukraine

7.      Press in Ukraine

8.      Animals and Plants in Ukraine

9.      The Development of Industry and Agriculture

in Ukraine

10.   Ukraine-Independent European State

11.  Science in Ukraine

12.   Holidays in Ukraine

13.  Easter in Ukraine

14.   Christmas in Ukraine

15.   Independence Day

16.  Victory Day

17.   New Year’s Day

18.   International Women’s Day

19.   Food and Drink in Ukraine

20.   Sports in Ukraine

You may choose a friend and a brother

But you can never choose your native land!

You may choose everything in the world

But you can never choose your Motherland!

                    (Vasyl Symonenko

                        “Swans of Childhood”)

Можна вибрать друга і по духу брата.

Та не можна матір рідну вибирати.

Можна все на світі вибирати ,сину.

Вибрати не можна тільки Батьківщину!

                                                                                                                                                                     

Geographical Position of Ukraine

Ukraine is one of the largest countries in Europe. It covers an area of 603,700 square kilometres. The longest distance from north to south is 893 kilometres, from east to west 1, 316 kilometres. The total length of boundaries is 6, 500 kilometres.

Ukraine boarders on Poland, Slovakia, Hungary in the west, on Romania, Moldova in the south, on Russia in the east, on Byelorus in the north.

The geographical position of Ukraine is very favourable for the development of its relations with other countries of Europe as well as with the countries throughout the world.The capital of Ukraine is Kyiv. The largest cities of Ukraine are: Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Odessa, Lviv, Luhansk, Kryvyi Rih, Zaporizhzhia, Simferopol.

The population of Ukraine is about 50 million people. Ukraine is inhabited by people belonging to more than 110 ethnic groups.

95% of Ukraine is flat. The rest of it is covered by mountains. The Carpathians are in the west and the Crimean Mountains are in the south of the country.

The highest mountain is  Hoverla. It is 2061 metres high.

Ukraine is washed by the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. There are also many rivers in Ukraine. The main river of Ukraine is the Dnipro, the third longest river in Europe. The Dnipro divides Ukraine into Right-bank and Left-bank territories.

The other big rivers are: the Dnister, the Bug, the Desna, the Pripiat.

There are also many lakes in Ukraine. The largest of them are Svitiaz and Yalpukh.

Our country is rich in natural resourses. There are huge reserves of coal and iron, valuable deposits of manganese ore, oil, gas, nickel, graphite, marble, bauxites and rare metals.

Gold has been found in Ukraine recently.

It’s a well known fact that geographical position of any country influences its political, economic, social and cultural development.

So, Ukraine can and must use its favourable geographical position for its rapid development in all spheres of life.

I. Read the text once and choose the correct answer.

1. Ukraine is one of the …. countries in Europe.

a) largest              b) smallest

2. Ukraine borders on…..countries.

a) six                    b) seven

3. Geographical position of Ukraine is…..

a) favourable         b) unfavourable

4. The territory of Ukraine consists of…..

a) 25 regions          b) 24 regions

5. ….per cent of Ukraine is covered by mountains.

a) 5                          b) 95

6. The Carpathians are ……., the Crimea Mountains are….

a) in the south, in the west           b) in the west, in the south

7. Ukraine is washed by…. seas.

a) two                      b) three

8. Ukraine is… in natural resources.

a) poor                      b) rich

9. The main river in Ukraine is….

a) the Bug                  b) the Dnipro

10. There are….lakes in Ukraine.

a) a lot of                    b) few

II. Answer the questions.

1. Ukraine is one of the largest countries in Europe, isn’t it?
2. What is the area of Ukraine?
3. What countries does Ukraine border on?
4. What does the territory of Ukraine consist of?
5. What is the capital of Ukraine?
6. Are there many large cities in Ukraine?
7. What is the population of Ukraine?
8. Are there mountains in Ukraine?
9. Where is the highest mountain in Ukraine situated?
10. How many seas is Ukraine washed by?
11. Is the Dniper the main river in Ukraine?
12. What are the largest lakes in Ukraine?
13. What natural resources is Ukraine rich in?
14. Does Ukraine have a favourable geographical position?

III. Agree with the following.

1. Ukraine is one of the largest countries in Europe.
2. Geographical position of Ukraine is very favourable.
3. Ukraine is inhabited by people of different nationalities.
4. Ukraine is rich in water resources.
5. Ukraine is rich in natural resources.

IV. Disagree with me.

1. Ukraine is a small country in the east of Europe.
2. Geographical position of Ukraine is not favourable.
3. Only Ukrainians live in Ukraine.
4. Ukraine is poor in water resources.
5. There are no natural resources in Ukraine.

V. Fill in the chart.

1. The total length of boundaries
2. Ukraine borders on
3. Ukraine consists of
4. The capital of Ukraine
5. The largest cities of Ukraine
6. The population of Ukraine
7. The highest mountain in Ukraine
8. Ukraine is washed by
9. The longest river
10. The largest lakes
11. Natural resources

VI. Fill in the prepositions.

1.      Ukraine is one of the largest countries … Europe.

2.      Ukraine borders …. seven European countries.

3.      The territory of Ukraine consists….the Autonomy Republic of Crime and 24 regions.

4.      Ukraine is inhabited…people belonging… more than 110 ethnic groups.

5.      Ukraine is washed…. The Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.

6.      The Dnipro divides Ukraine… Right-bank and Left-bank territories.

7.      Our country is rich… natural resources.

VII. Prove that.

1.      Ukraine is a large country.

2.      Geographical position of Ukraine is favourable.

3.      Ukraine is rich in water resources.

4.      Ukraine is rich in mineral resources.

VIII. Translate words and word combinations into Ukrainian.

1.      найбільша країна в Європі;

2.      загальна протяжність кордону;

3.      по всьому світі;

4.      швидкий розвиток;

5.      впливати на економічний розвиток;

6.      належати до різних етнічних груп;

7.      всі сфери життя;

8.      природні копалини;

9.      великі запаси;

10.  культурний розвиток

IX. Translate into English.

1.      Україна – одна з найбільших країн Європи.

2.      Загальна протяжність кордонів України 6,500 км.

3.     Географічне положення України сприятливе для розвитку стосунків з країнами Європи та всього світу.

4.      Україна населена людьми, які належать до більш ніж 110 етнічних груп.

5.      Дніпро розділяє Україну на Лівобережну і Правобережну території.

6.      Наша країна багата на природні копалини.

7. Географічне положення будь-якої країни впливає на її політичний, економічний, соціальний і культурний розвиток.

8. Україна може і повинна використати своє сприятливе географічне положення для швидкого розвитку у всіх сферах життя.

9.      Україна межує з семи країнами.

10.  5% території України вкриті горами.

11.  Україна багата на водні ресурси.

12.  Говерла-найвища гора в Україні 

 Climate in Ukraine

For a start I’d like to say that the climate of Ukraine as well as of any other country much depends on its geographical position. Ukraine is situated in the south-eastern part of Central Europe. It is washed by two seas: the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. There are two mountains in Ukraine: the Carpathians in the west and the Crimea Mountains in the south of the country. They protect the country from bitter winds. Besides Ukraine is a big country. So, it has different types of climate in various parts of it.

In the south of Ukraine the climate is subtropical. It means that summer is very hot, long and dry; winter is mild and short.

In the north of Ukraine the climate is moderately continental with warm summer and cold winter. The rivers and lakes freeze in winter. In the east of Ukraine there are more sunny days and less rains than in the west of the country. The average temperature for spring is +8; for summer +22; for autumn +6; for winter -4.But there are days in winter with temperature -20, -30 and in summer the temperature may be + 30, +35.

On the whole the climate in Ukraine is favourable for the life of people, it is good for growing corn, fruit and vegetables. It is suitable for a nice rest in all seasons.

Though it is necessary to mention that the climate in our country as well as all over the world is changing and unfortunately not for better. It is getting warmer. As a result we have less snow in winter and less rains in summer, more dry winds, storms, floods and different natural disasters which bring great damage to the nature and they are very dangerous for people.

It’s interesting to know that only 25 % of the territory of the Earth is favourable for the life of people. Fortunately Ukraine belongs to such places and we must appreciate this.

Finish the sentence.

1.      The climate of Ukraine depends

      a) on its geographical position.    b) on the weather

2.      Ukraine is situated

      a) in the north of Central Europe b) in the south-eastern part of Central Europe.

3.      Ukraine is washed by

a) the Mediterranean Sea                    b) the Black Sea

4.      The main mountains are

      a) the Carpathians and the Crimea   b) the Himalayas

5.      In the south of Ukraine the climate is

a) subtropical                                         b) continental

6.      In the north of Ukraine the climate is

a) subtropical                     b) moderately continental

7.      The average winter temperature is

a) -10                                                     b) -20

8.      The average summer temperature is

a) +15                                                  b) +30, +35

9.      The climate is good for growing

a) corn and vegetables             b) bananas and oranges

10.  The territory of Ukraine is favourable

a) for the life of people       b) for industry

              

The Political and State System of Ukraine

Ukraine is a sovereign and independent, democratic, social, law-based state.

It has its own territory, higher bodies of the state power, government and national symbols. The state symbols of Ukraine are the State Flag, the State Coat and the State Anthem of Ukraine. Ukrainian is a state language. The main law in Ukraine is the Constitution of Ukraine. Under the Constitution state power in Ukraine is exercised on the principles of its devision into legislative, executive and judicial power.

The Legislative Power

The Ukrainian parliament is the highest body of legislative power. The Verkhovna Rada is a single - chamber national Parliament. The Verkhovna Rada consists of 450 national deputies who are elected for a four-year term.

The Ukrainian Parliament has authority over:

- making and adopting laws;

-  setting the principles of domestic and foreign policy and so on.

The right of legislation initiative belongs to the Parliament of Ukraine; National Deputies of Ukraine; the Cabinet of Ministers and the National Bank.

  

The Executive Power

The President of Ukraine is the head of the state and acts in its name. The President is elected by the citizens of Ukraine for a four-year term. The President exercises executive authority through a system of central and local organs of state power.

The Executive power is presented by the Cabinet of Ministers. The Prime Minister heads the Cabinet.

The Cabinet of Ministers carries out domestic and foreign policy of the state, the fulfillment of the Constitution , acts of President. It develops and fulfills national programmers on economic, scientific, technological, social and cultural development of Ukraine.

The Judicial Power

Justice in Ukrainian is administrated exclusively by courts. It is performed by the Constitutional Court and courts of general jurisdiction.

The Supreme Court of Ukraine is the highest judicial body in the system of courts of general jurisdiction.

I. Answer the questions.

1.      What kind of country is Ukraine?

2.      What state symbols does it have?

3.      What is the main law in Ukraine?

4.      How many branches of power does Ukraine have? What are they?

5.      Who has the right to the legislation initiative in Ukraine?

6.      What is the highest body of the legislative power?

7.      What branch of power does the Cabinet of Ministers belong to?

8.      What are the main duties of the Cabinet of Ministers?

9.      How does the President of Ukraine exercise executive authority?

10.  How often is the President elected in Ukraine?

11.  How is justice in Ukraine administrated?

12.  What is the highest body in the system of courts?

II. Fill in the chart.

1.Ukraine as a state has
2.State symbols of Ukraine
3. Legislative Power
4.Executive Power
5. Judicial Power

III. Translate words and word combinations into English.

1) правова держава;	11)  виконавча влада
2) незалежна держава;	12)  судова влада
3) власна територія;	13) глава держави
4) державна влада;	14) на чотирирічний термін
5) національні символи;	15) місцеві органи  державної влади
6) найвищі органи;	16) внутрішня і зовнішня політика держави
7) державна мова;	17) національні програми
8) основний закон;	18) Верховний суд
9) на принципах;	19) конституційний суд
10) законодавча влада;	20) культурний розвиток

National Symbols

 

Ukraine has the State Coat of Arms, Flag and Anthem. These are attributes of a sovereign state. Since ancient times the Ukrainian people, the princes used the blue and the yellow colours for national banner. People see different meanings in the colours. One sees the colours of the golden sun and the blue sky, others- the golden corn under the blue sky.

The golden Trident has also become the national emblem and a symbol of power of princes and kings at those times. It is thought to be a symbol of the Holy Trinity.

Some people see the Tridents as the initial letters of the first princes:  Ihor, Oleh, Yaroslav the Wise and Volodymyr the Great.

Still others think that the Trident includes the letters of Ukraine. It together with the blue and yellow flag has serve for many generations as a symbol of the Ukrainian struggle for independence.

The national anthem of Ukraine “Ukraine has not perished yet” was created by Mykhailo Verbytskyi and Pavlo Chubynskyi in the 19^th century. It has a catchy melody and patriotic text. In conclusion it is necessary to mention that citizens of Ukraine must respect national symbols of the country.

    I. Finish the sentences.

1.      The State Coat of Arms, Flag and Anthem are…….

2.      The Ukrainians used…….

3.      Two colours  mean either…or

4.      The golden Trident is a symbol…

5.      The national anthem was created….

6.      The citizens of Ukraine must……

II. Answer the questions.

1.      What attributes of a sovereign state does Ukraine have?

2.      What meaning do people see in two colours of the state flag?

3.      Was the golden Trident a national emblem and a symbol of power?

4.      What purpose do the flag and the Trident serve?

5.      What is the name of the national anthem of Ukraine?

6.      Who are the authors of the national anthem?

7.      Where can you see the national symbols of Ukraine?

8.      When can you hear the national anthem of Ukraine?

9.      Do you like the words and the melody of the national anthem?

10.  What attitude should the citizens of Ukraine have to national symbols?

  

Ukrainian Diaspora

Diaspora is a process by which people of a particular nation become scattered and settle in other countries.

It is so happened that in different periods and for different reasons which were political, social, cultural or personal Ukrainians were scattered throughout the world.

At the end of the 19^th century Ukrainians began to leave their Motherland in search of work, land and better future for their children.

There are very many flowers throughout the world.

Where are they, our compatriots?

People say that they live in 31 countries of the world. 7 million Ukrainians live on the territory of former Soviet Union.

There are 2 million Ukrainians in the USA.                       

750 000 in Canada

35 000 in Australia and New Zealand

400 000 in Brazil

30 000 in Great Britain

25 000 in Germany

There are also Ukrainians in Poland, Slovakia, Hungary and many other countries.

People say that there were three waves of emigration.

The first one started in 1891. It was for economic reasons. The Ukrainians had to do all hard, dirty, low paid work.

The second wave began in 1920. People emigrated not only because of economic reasons but political too. The Ukrainians began to show their ability in trade, administration, education, business.

And when the World War II finished the third wave of emigration began. It was between 1946 and 1961.

Most of the emigrants were well-educated. Many of them went into universities, business, industry.

Now people are also leaving their native home in search for a better life.

Now, they prefer to live in such countries as Italy, Spain, Portugal.

It’s also true that the Ukrainians have always tried to maintain Ukrainian traditions and culture.

Many Ukrainians succeded in business, engineering, agriculture, literature, art, social life. They take part in political life too. They create different associations and societies which help them to keep together and not to forget their language and roots.

Answer the questions.

1. What is diaspora?
2. What reasons can make people leave their native land?
3. How many countries do the Ukrainians live in?
4. What are the main countries where the Ukrainians live?
5. How many waves  were there in the emigration of the Ukrainians?
6. Are people leaving our country now?
7. Where do they prefer to live?
8. Do the Ukrainians maintain Ukrainian traditions and culture abroad?
9. What can help the Ukrainians abroad not to forget their language and roots?
10. Have you ever thought of emigrating abroad?
11. What is your attitude to those who leave their native country?

Youth Organizations in Ukraine

It’s a well-known fact that citizens of any democratic society have the right to enter legal organizations, associations, groups.

In Ukraine there are more than 5000 associations, funds, unions, charity organizations, ecological organizations, movements, clubs, centers, branches of international organizations.

Youth organizations occupy a special place among this variety.

I am sure that society should pay more attention to them because children and young people are the future of our society.

According to the Law of Ukraine about Youth Organizations the aim of all organizations for youth and children is to satisfy and protect legal social, economic, creative, spiritual and other common interests of their members.

These organizations help to bring up the younger generation, develop active civic position, develop the best qualities and traits of character. They teach young people to become leaders and they involve them in different kinds of activities:

political, social, ecological, cultural, sport.

Working together the young people learn how to love and protect their motherland, they learn how to become real citizens of their country.

It should be noted that the organizations for youth and children can unite young people from one class, school, district, town, region. There are also all-Ukrainian

organizations. The most numerous of them is Plast. It is a scout organization in Ukraine. Its history began on December 4, 1911 in the west of the country.

 Oleksandr Tysovskyi, Petro Franko, Ivan Tchmola were the founders of the first circles.

This organization renewed its activity on the territory of Ukraine in 1990. On December 22, 1992 it was officially registered as the organization of the young people.

Other  well-known organizations of Youth and Children are the society “Sich”, sport brotherhood “Tur”.

The processes of forming new organizations for youth and students is going on.

For example, the organization “Pora” was formed in the days of Orange Revolution in Ukraine.

In conclusion I’d like to say that it’s great to be a member of some organization,

To communicate with those who share your ideas.

Answer the questions.

1. Who has the right to enter legal organizations?
2. What kinds of organizations are there in Ukraine?
3. Why does the society have to pay great attention to youth organization?
4. What is the aim of all organizations for youth and children in Ukraine?
5. How do these organizations help young people?
6. Whom can youth organizations unite?
7. What is “Plast”?
8. When did the history of “Plast” begin?
9. What are the other youth organizations in Ukraine?
10. Is the process of forming youth organization going on?
11. Is there any youth organizations in your school, town?
12. Would you like to be a member of any youth organization? Why ?

Press in Ukraine

It’s a well known fact that people cannot live without information. They get information from mass-media. Radio, television and press- are mass media.

In Ukraine, as in other countries, press can be divided into two big groups: serious and popular.

Serious newspapers and magazines touch upon very important problems in politics, economy, social, cultural life of our country and abroad. It gives food for thoughts.

The popular editions  publish news from the world of fashion, the latest gossips, different crosswords, puzzles, horoscopes.

Both kinds of press find their readers. The newspapers can be daily, weekly or monthly. You can subscribe to your favourite  newspaper  or buy it at the newsagent’s.

The biggest circulation in Ukraine have the newspapers ”Facty”,  “Sils’ki Visti”, “Holos Ukrainy”, “Nasha Hazeta”, “Den’”, “Kyivs’ki Novosti”.

In conclusion I’d like to say that it is interesting, necessary to read newspapers and magazines because you know what’s happening around you, you widen your outlook, deepen your knowledge.

So, as for me I read newspaper every day. My favourite newspapers are………

            

Animals and Plants in Ukraine

Ukraine has mostly coniferous and deciduous trees, such as pine, oak, fir, beech and birch.

The wealth of the forest includes not only timber, but also berries, mushrooms and medical herbs.

The animal world of Ukraine is different. It has hundreds of species of animals and birds. They are: wolf, fox, badger, deer, elk, hamster, field mouse and so on.

The birds are: the sparrow, titmouse, grouse, owl.

Some fur animals, such as mink, silver-black fox, musk-rat, brought into Ukraine, have acclimatized well.

In the rivers and lakes there are perch, bream, pike and carp.

The Forest-Steppe zone contains the oak, elm, black poplar, willow, ash and pine.

The animals include squirrels, foxes, hares and roes.

The rivers and lakes are home for ducks, geese, storks and cranes.

It also should be said that the animal life of the Carpathians is unique.

Here you can find deer, brown bears, wild cats and pigs, black squirrels.

Bird life includes golden eagles and black woodpeckers.

The plants of this region are also different and beautiful.

It is well worth visiting, especially in spring.

I. Translate into Ukrainian.

coniferous, deciduous trees, timber, medical herbs, hundreds of species, hamsters, unique, black woodpeckers, carps, fur animals, an elk, golden eagles,

black poplar, an elm.

II. Translate into English.

Сріблясто-чорна лисиця, тваринний світ, лікарські трави, ондатра, норка, чорна тополя, в’яз, унікальний тваринний світ, чорний дятел, варто побачити, хвойні дерева, листяні дерева, різноманітний, чаплі і журавлі.

III. Finish the sentences.

1.)        There are such coniferous trees in Ukraine: ……..........

2.)        There are deciduous trees such as: ……………..……..

3.)        I know many animals…………………………………..

4.)        Many birds live in Ukraine: …………………..……….

5.)        Such fish live in the rivers and lakes: …………...…….

IV. Read the words and fill in the charts.

Wolf, sparrow, perch, pine, oak, fox, badger, titmouse, bream, fir, beech, birch, deer, an elk, grouse, pike, carp, black poplar, hamster,  hare, storks, cranes, willow, ash, elm, golden eagles, black woodpeckers, roes, mink,

musk-rat, silver-black fox

Animals
Birds
Fish
Trees

V. Describe the animals and plants of the region you live in.

                                                                             

The Development of Industry And Agriculture In Ukraine

As Ukraine is rich in natural resourses, especially coal, iron ore, gas, manganese ore, nickel, graphite, marble, peat, bauxites, rare metals, it has highly-developemetallurgical, chemical, machine-building industries.

Light industry,food industry, fishing industry, processing industry are also developed in our country.

Modern supersonic air liners, ships, grain harvesters, powerful locomotives, tractors, excavators, cars, busses, refrigerators,TVsets, computers, cameras, automatic lines, robots, electronic and space equipment, furniture, chemicals, clothes are made in Ukraine.

It should be noted that Ukraine is very rich in fertile soils. It has the best soils in the world. Potatoes, corn, flax, sugar-beet, hop, different kinds of fruit and vegetables are grown in our country.

Ukraine is famous for its gardens and vineyards. Cattle farming, pig farming, sheep farming, poultry farming are also developed in Ukraine. The farmers produce meat, dairy products, eggs, raw material for industry. It’s true that now there are too many problems in industry and agriculture in our country.

The hard work and patience can help us to overcome difficulties and make Ukraine a highly developed industrial and agricultural country.

I. Read the text and fill in the chart.

The main natural resourses in Ukraine.
Industries developed in Ukraine.
What is made in Ukraine.
What is grown in Ukraine.
Branches of farming developed in Ukraine.

II. Answer the questions.

1. Is Ukraine developed industrial and agricultural country?
2. What natural resourses is Ukraine rich in?
3. What industries are developed in Ukraine?
4. What is made in Ukraine?
5. Is Ukraine rich in soils?
6. What is grown in Ukraine?
7. What do the farmers produce?
8. What branches of farming are developed in our country?
9. There are many problems and difficulties in industry and agriculture, aren’t there?
10. What must we do to make Ukraine highly developed  

Ukraine - Independent European State

The country we live in is Ukraine. We say that our country is an independent state.

And more than 140 countries in the world acknowledged our sovereignty.

Ukraine was proclaimed the independent state when the

Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted the Declaration on the State Sovereignty of Ukraine on the 16^th of July, 1990 in Kyiv.

Ukraine is the Independent state because we have

1. state boarders, Ukraine boarders on Russia, Moldova, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland; Belorus.
2. the main law of the state-the Constitution of Ukraine which was adopted on the 28^th of June, 1996 by the Verhovna Rada
3. the state emblem, flag, and anthem;
4. the national currency;
5. the armed forces of Ukraine;
6. the own taxation system;
7. the state language-Ukrainian;
8. the three branches of power.

Legislative branch is the Verkhovna Rada consisting of 450 members.

Executive branch is the President and The Cabinet of Ministers.

Judicial branch is the system of courts headed by the Supreme Court of Ukraine;

9. Ukraine pursues its own independent domestic and foreing policy.

It has diplomatic relations with many countries of the world.

We all know that our state is a country with great, ancient history, unique culture, wonderful customs and traditions, with hardworking and patient people, rich natural resourses, great technical and scientific potential. Unfortunatly now we have too many problems in all spheres of life.

To overcome all the difficulties we all must work very hard, be persistent, patient.

And we hope, we trust that in future our motherland will be really democratic, independent and mightly state.

Answer the questions.

1. What country do you live in?
2. How many countries in the world acknowledged the sovereignty of Ukraine?
3. When was Ukraine proclaimed the independent state?
4. What is the main law of the country? When was it adopted?
5. What countries does Ukraine boarder on?
6. What is the state language in Ukraine?
7. What are the branches of state power in Ukraine?
8. What belongs to the legislative branch of power?
9. What belongs to the executive branch of power?
10. What belong to the judicial branch of power?
11. Who is the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine?
12. Who is the President of Ukraine?
13. Who is the Prime-Minister of Ukraine?
14. Who is the Chairman of the Supreme Court of Ukraine?
15. What kind of policy does Ukraine pursue?
16. What do you know about the history, culture, customs and traditions of Ukraine?
17. What can you say about Ukrainian people?
18. What natural resourses is our country rich in?
19. What must we do to overcome difficulties in all spheres of life?
20. What kind of country do you want?

Science in Ukraine

The science is a branch of people activity for developing theoretical knowledge about reality. It is a part of the spiritual culture of the society. Ukrainian science has a long and glorious history.

Our ancestors began to develop it with the appearance of the Ukrainian state Kiev Rus. Many Ukrainian princes paid much attention to the problems of science. Yaroslav Mudry, for example, had a very large library. There were many schools in all the country where children and youth studied different subjects.

Later on this tradition was preserved till the time of making a union with Russia.

The strangers who visited our country wrote much about the system of education in Ukraine.

Even orphans were taught and educated in special village or town school. People used different books in the churches. In the sixteenth century the first Ukrainian university appeared.

It was Ostroh Academy founded by the prince Kostiantyn Ostrozky. Many famous people graduated from this university. Kyiv-Mohyla Academy was the second university founded in Ukraine.

Many scientists graduated from this university. Among them the Ukrainian philosopher H.Skovoroda, scientist hetman Samoilovich and others. After unification with Russia Ukrainian scientists helped much in building of the science of the Russian Empire.

Now Ukrainian science is well- known in the world. There are many universities, institutes and colleges of different types in Ukraine. There are also many research

Institutes which make a lot of scientific discoveries every year in different fields of science: biology, medicine, space etc. The most important scientific centre of our country is the Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, which coordinates the scientific activities in Ukraine, publishes different scientific periodicals and so on.

There are many famous scientists in Ukraine: Paton, Zhulynsky, Tolochko and many others.

Find in the text.

Духовна культура, славна історія, приділяли багато уваги, не писемні люди, закінчили університети, добре відомий у світі, наукові відкриття, система освіти,   навчали, сироти, коледжі різних типів.

Holidays in Ukraine

 

To begin with I’d like to say that people can’t imagine their lives without holidays.

The word holidays is a magic word for many people because it means: rest, presents, entertainments, surprises, happiness, tasty food, joy.

There are different kinds of holidays. They are:

state ,professional, religious ,family.

All people of the country celebrate state holidays. On state holidays factories, plants, banks, offices, schools are closed.

People do not work, they can rest at home, see their relatives and friends, go to the cinema, theatre, concert halls, visit museums, art galleries, go on excursions and trips, go for walks, organize picnics, read books, watch TV,  do useful things.

In Ukraine people celebrate many holidays. They are:

1.      New Year’s Day on the 1^st of January.

2.      Christmas on the 7^th of January.

3.      Women’s Day on the 8^th of March.

4. Easter Day in April or May.
5. May Day on the 1^st of May.
6. Victory Day on the 9^th of May.
7. White Sunday in June.
8. Constitution Day on the 28^th of June.
9. Independent Day on the 24^th of August.

All these holidays are wonderful. They bring joy and happiness to people.

It’s not a secret that every man has his favorite holidays.

As for me I like ___________     most of all because________________

I. Answer the question.

1.      Can people imagine their lives without holidays?

2.      What does the word “holiday” mean?

3.      What kinds of holidays do you know?

4.      Who celebrates state holidays?

5.      Are factories, plants, offices, and banks, schools closed on state holidays?

6.      What do people usually do on holidays?

7.      What holidays do people celebrate in Ukraine?

8.      Why are all holidays wonderful?

9.      What is your favorite holiday?

10.  How do you celebrate your favorite holiday?

II. Put in the word.

1.      People can not….their life without holidays.

2.      The word “holiday” is a ….. word for many people.

3.      Holiday means….

4.      Holidays can be…..

5.      State holidays are celebrated by…..

6.      On holidays people do a lot of…… and things.

7.      Holidays bring…… to people.

8.      In Ukraine people celebrate ….holidays.

Easter in Ukraine

Of all the holidays celebrated in Ukraine, Easter occupies a special place.

It is the feast of Christ resurrection. It is celebrated according to the Moon Calendar on the first Sunday after the first spring full Moon.

Easter in Ukraine falls on Sunday between the 4^th of April and the 8^th of May.

This year we celebrate Easter on________________

In Ukraine Easter has been celebrated over a long period of  history and has had many rich folk traditions.

Easter was a principle spring festival, its rites were related to agriculture, to the remembrance of the dead and to the marriage season.

Easter was a feast of joy and gladness that united the entire community.

It’s interesting to know that the last Sunday before Easter is called Willow Sunday. On this day pussy-willow branches are blessed in  church.

The people tap each other with these branches repeating the wish:

                            “Be as tall as the willow;

                              As healthy as the water;

                              And as rich as the Earth;

                              Not I am tapping,

                              The willow is tapping,

                              Easter is in a week.”

The week before Easter is called the White Week. Easter begins with the matins and high mass, during which the pasky (traditional Easter breads), pysanky and krashanky (decorated and coloured Easter eggs) are blessed in the church.

Butter, leaf lard, cheese, roast sucking pigs, sausage, smoked meat are also blessed. After the matins the people exchange Easter greetings and give each other krashanky and then hurry home with their baskets of blessed food (sviachene) to have breakfast with the family.

People celebrate Easter for three days. They often sing spring songs ( vesnianky ), attend church, have a rest. Easter is a national holiday in Ukraine.

It is the holiday of pure thoughts, and good deeds. It gives people hope for the better life and patience to survive hardships of life.

I. Answer the questions.

1.      What kind of holiday is Easter?

2.      When is Easter celebrated?

3.      Easter has had rich folk traditions in Ukraine, hasn’t it?

4.      How is the week before Easter called?

5.      What is done on Sunday before Easter?

6.      What is blessed in  church on Easter?

7.      What do people do after the matins?

8.      How long do people celebrate Easter?

9.      Easter is a national holiday in Ukraine, isn’t it?

10.  Do you like this holiday?

11.  Is Easter celebrated in your family?

12.  What food do you prepare for this holiday?

13.  Do you go to church to bless pasky?

14.  What does this holiday mean for you?

II. Say in one word.

1.      Feast of Christ resurrection-

2.      The last Sunday before Easter-

3.      Traditional Easter breads-

4.      decorated Easter eggs-

5.      Coloured Easter eggs-

6.      Spring songs-

7.      Church service on Easter Sunday-

III. Put in the necessary word.

1.      Easter is a feast of Christ……

2.      Easter has had many….traditions.

3.      Easter is a feast of….. and…..

4.      Easter begins with……

5.      Easter is celebrated……

6.      Easter is a holiday….

7.      Easter gives people……

IV. Agree with me.

1.      Easter occupies a special place among all holidays celebrated in Ukraine.

2.      Easter is a spring holiday.

3.      Easter is a holiday of joy and happiness.

4.      Easter is a national holiday in Ukraine.

5.      Pasky, krashanky, pysanky are blessed in the church on Easter Sunday.

6.      The week before Easter is called the White Week.

V. Disagree with me.

1.      Easter is celebrated in summer.

2.      People celebrated Easter for one day.

3.      Easter is a gloomy holiday.

4.      People go to work at Easter.

5.      Pussy-willow branches are blessed on Easter Sunday.

6.      Butter, cheese, sausage, smoked meat are never blessed in the church

VI. Find the word that does not belong to the group.

1.      Spring, summer, winter, holiday;

2.      Butter, salt, cheese, milk;

3.      Joy, happiness, sorrow, hardness; gladness;

4.      Sugar, smoked meat, sausage, suckling pig.

5.      Holiday, feast, celebration; morning;

6.      Pasky, water, bread, cake;

7.      March, September, May, April;

8.      Morning, breakfast, dinner, supper;

9.      Go, come, run, sleep;

10.   Pussy-willow, rose, snowball-tree, apple-tree.

VII. Translate words and word combinations.

1.      Свято воскресіння Христа.

2.      Особливе місце.

3.      Повний весняний місяць.

4.      Багаті народні традиції.

5.      Основне весняне свято.

6.      Гілки верби.

7.      Здоровий, як вода.

8.      Високий, як верба.

9.      Багатий, як земля.

10.   Обмінюватись поздоровленнями.

11.   Чисті думки.

12.   Добрі справи.

13.   Надія на краще життя.

14.   Долати труднощі життя.

15.   Освячувати їжу.

16.   Кошики освяченої їжі.

17.   Співати веснянки.

18.   Місячний календар.

19.   Довгий час.

20.   Об’єднувати все суспільство.

      VIII. Translate into English.

    Великдень - свято воскресіння Христа.

1.      Великдень святкується у першу неділю після першого весняного

повного місяця.

2.      Великдень святкується в Україні в неділю між 4 квітня і 8 травня.

3.      Тиждень перед Великоднем називається Білим Тижнем

4.      У вербну неділю гілки верби освячуються в церкві.

5.      Не я  б’ю, верба б’є.

6.      Масло, сир, сало, ковбаса, копчене м'ясо освячують в церкві.

7.      Після служби в церкві люди поспішають додому снідати з сім’єю.

8.      Люди святкують Великдень три дні.

9.      Великдень в Україні святкується давно і має багато чудових народних традицій.

                                                                 

Christmas in Ukraine

Christmas comes in Ukraine on the 7^th of January. But the day before it and the evening which is called Sviatvechir are very important too.

The hostess must wake up early that day. First she must cross herself, stand to prepare twelve Lenten dishes for the Holy Dinner. It can be: borsch, fish, mushrooms, vegetable pies. The main dish ”kutia” is cooked from wheat grains, walnuts, resins, poppy seeds and dry fruit compote.

The Holy Dinner has to start with tasting “kutia”- the dish, which symbolizes health and wealth. Then other twelve dishes go.

January 7, the day of Christmas, is full of joy. There is a custom of visiting close and distant relatives. Children are sent to bring Christmas meal to their godparents,

grandparents, aunts and uncles who treat them heartly in their turn with the most delicious food they have.

Public life is also very active during these days. Scenes from the Bible about Jessus Christ’s birth are stages in churches, schools and theatres. Charity fairs make the poorest feel happy. Everyone welcomes people singing koliadkas and thus blessing the house with the spirit of Christmas.

I. Finish the sentences.

1.      Christmas is……..holiday.

2.      The evening before Christmas is called…..

3.      Before Christmas the hostess must…..

4.      The Holy Dinner consists of……

5.      The main dish on the table is….

6.      Kutia is cooked from…..

7.      On Christmas day children…..

8.      Public life during holidays…..

9.      Christmas songs are called….

10.  Kutia symbolized……

II. Put the questions.

1.      We celebrate Christmas on the 7^th of January.

2.       It is called Sviatvechir.

3.      The hostess of the house cooks the Holy Dinner.

4.      There must be twelve Lenten dishes for dinner.

5.      The dinner starts with testing kutia.

6.      Christmas Day is full of joy.

7.      People usually visit their relatives, friends, neighbours.

8.      The scenes from the Bible are usually staged in churches, schools and theatres.

9.      I know many kolyadkas.

10.  I like this holiday very much.

Independence Day

Ukraine has many holidays honouring important events in its history.

The most important holiday of Ukraine is the Day of independence.

We celebrate the Day of Independence on the 24^th  of August.

On this day in 1991 the independence of Ukraine was proclaimed and the Ukrainian people began to build a new society. A new country appeared on the map of the world.

On this date, Ukrainians celebrate the birthday of Ukraine as a sovereign country.

Generally, parades and firework displays are held all over the country on this day.

Many people in different cities, towns and villages take part in marches and various festivities. As part of the ceremony, people bring flowers to the monuments honouring Taras Shevchenko, the greatest national poet and painter, and also a patriot of this country. Also everybody can take part in the music festivals.

In the evening, the Ukrainian sky blazes with the beauty of massive fireworks displays. Independence Day is the holiday which unites all Ukrainians.

I. Read and mark sentences true or false.

1. Independence Day is a religious holiday.
2. Independence Day is celebrated on 4^th July.
3. The Ukrainian national flag is blue-and-yellow.
4. Taras Shevchenko was a composer and a musician.
5. Everybody can take part in  music festivals.
6. Independence Day is a birthday of Ukraine as a sovereign country.
7. The independence of Ukraine was proclaimed in 1996.

II. Answer the questions.

1. Why is Independence Day celebrated on 24^th August?
2. How do Ukrainian people celebrate this holiday?
3. What are the symbols of the holiday?
4. Who was the greatest national poet and patriot of Ukraine?

III. Speaking.

Tell your class how Independence Day is celebrated in your own town.

The most important historical dates and events on the way to sovereignty and independence.

VIII-IX c.	- the formation of medieval state Kyiv Rus.
988	- the adoption of Christianity in Ukraine.
1237-1241	- the Batiy invasion.
middle XIV	- Ukraine is taken under the rule of Lithuania, Poland and  the Turkish Empire.
1492	-  the first written mention about Ukrainian Cossacks.
the beginning of XVI c.	-  the foundation of  Zaporizhian Sich.
1648- 1654	- war of Ukrainian people against Poland.
1654	- Pereyaslavska Rada. The formation of military and political  union with Russia.
1764-1775	- liquidation of Zaporishyan Sich.
1905-1906	- the first revolution in Russia, intensifying of the Ukrainian activity, the reversal of the ban on speaking Ukrainian.
1917	- the overthrow of monarchy of Russian Empire and formation of the Central Rada in Ukraine.
1918, 22.01	- proclamation of independent Ukraine by the Central Rada.

1918, 1.11	- the establishment of independent republic of Western Ukraine.
1918, 22.01	- the establishment of a union between Western and Eastern Ukraine.
1921, November	- the beginning of the establishment  of the Soviet power in Ukraine.
1923	- Eastern Ukraine became one of the republics of a newly formed Soviet Union.
1932-1933	- artificially induced Holodomor
1939	- joining of Western Ukrainian lands with the Ukrainian Republic to the Soviet Union.
1941-1944	- occupation of Ukraine by German fascists.
1945	- Ukraine becomes the member of UN    ( United Nations)
990-July 16	- the adoption of Declaration on State Sovereignty  of Ukraine.
1991. August, 24	- proclamation of State independence of Ukraine.
1991, December ,1	- all Ukrainian referendum, which seconded  the Independence Act of August, 24.

           

…

Let us remember…

We are the land of the free,

Not of the vengeful.

Let us remember…

It is in God we trust,

Not in bombs and guns.

Let us remember…

Peace grow from a gentle heart,

Not one filled with spite.

                            

   Mattie Stepanek

Victory Day

 Nobody is forgotten, nothing is forgotten

There are dates and events in the life of our country that are memorable to every Ukrainian citizen. The most memorable date is the Victory Day which is kept on the 9^th of May. On  this day we celebrate  the  anniversary of  the victory over  fascism  in  World  War II.      

The war lasted for four years. During that difficult time, women and children worked at the factories and fields while men left for the front. The war brought many tragedies to Ukraine. Almost every family lost some of their loved ones. 3 million Ukrainians perished in the battles defending their Motherland.

5 million more people died in the Nazi-occupied territories.

Many Ukrainians were sent to the concentration camps.

The invaders destroyed 714 towns, more than 28,000 villages, burned and raised to the ground 1,6000 industrial enterprises, more than 32,000 schools.

10 million people were deprived of homes. The economy of Ukraine suffered terrible losses.

The Ukrainian people made a worthy contribution to the cause of Victory.

About 2,500,000 Ukrainians were awarded orders and medals.

More than 2,000 of them were decorated with the Gold Star of Hero.

Among them the famous seaman Oleksandr Marinesko(1913-1963). D.Hlynka, S.Suprun, P.Taran, Amet Khan Sultan, partisan generals S.Kovpak and O.Fedorov were awarded this honour twice. The Ukrainian aviator Ivan Kozhedub was decorated with 3 Gold Stars.

There are a lot of monuments to the heroes of the Great Patriotic War everywhere in Ukraine.

The most remarkable of them are the Sevastopol panorama building, Babyn Yar and the Park of Glory in Kyiv.

Every year on the 9^th of May, veterans who fought in the war take part in parade.

People give them flowers, go to the monuments and stand for a minute’s silence to pay tribute to those who died in this war.

I. Finish the sentences.

1. We celebrate the Victory Day……………………....……...

2. The war began in……………………………….….……….

3. The war lasted for………………………………………….

4. 3 million people perished in the…………………….……...

5. Many Ukrainians were sent to……………………..............

6. The invaders destroyed…………………………………….

7. The economy of Ukraine suffered…………………………

8. There are a lot of monuments to the…………….................

9. Every year on the 9^th of May veterans…………..................

10. About 2,500,000 Ukrainians were awarded……..….……

II. Answer the question.

1.      What is the most memorable date to every Ukrainian citizen?

2.      When do we celebrate the Victory Day?

3.      How long did the war last?

4.      Did the war bring many tragedies to Ukraine?

5.      How many Ukrainian perished in the battles defending their Motherland?

6.      Prove that the economy of Ukraine suffered heavy losses.

7.      What famous Ukrainians were awarded with the Gold Star of Hero?

8.      Are there many monuments to the heroes of the Great Patriotic War in Ukraine?

9.      How do the Ukrainians honour the memory of the heroes of the Great Patriotic War?

III. In small groups, make a greeting card for a war veteran.

Write the greetings on the card.

Reading.

1. Match the Ukrainian equivalents to the English words and word combinations.

1) peaceful life	a) неоголошений
2) to interrupt	b) ворожа атака
3) undeclared	c) партизанські загони
4) fierce battles	d) очолюваний кимось
5) bombs explosions	e) купа руїн
6) enemy attack	f)  почати, запустити
7) partisan movement	g) жорстокі бої
8)  partisan detachments	h) мирне життя
9) headed by	i) помститися
10) industrial enterprises	j) гігантський наступ
11) a heap of ruins	k) спустошення

12) to avenge 13) to launch 14)  gigantic offensive    15) devastation

l) промислові підприємства m) партизанський рух n) перервати, перебивати o) вибухи бомб

2. Translate into Ukrainian.

Undeclared war; a wartime; fierce battles; formation; headed by; to avenge; the invaders; to launch offensive; contribution; devastation.

3. Translate into English.

Мирне життя; перебивати; вибухи; бомби; фронт; атака; очолювати; скуповувати; експонати; залізно-дорожні мости; попіл; опір; підпілля.

Reading.

On June 22, 1941, the peaceful life of people was interrupted. The undeclared war waged by Nazi Germany began and a wartime terrible calendar came into effect.

Ukraine became the scene of fierce battles. Bomb explosions  shook the city of Sevastopol’. The Crimea at once became a front-line zone.

The Black Sea Fleet under the command of Admiral F. Oktiabrs’kyi91899-1969) was one of the first formations to have faced the enemy attack.

By summer 1942, the enemy occupied the whole territory of Ukraine.

On May 30, 1942, the Ukrainian headquarters of the partisan movement were set up. They were headed by T.Strokach (1903-1963).

The leaders of the partisan movement in Sumy area became S.Kovpak(1887-1967)O.Fedorov.

Partisan detachments numbered 500,000 fighting men.

The enemy gained control of Kyiv on September 21, 1941.

Those were hard days for the city. Six thousand buildings and many monuments were destroyed. Industrial plants, museum exhibits, food stuff were sent to Germany.

More than a thousand industrial enterprises were devastated. The railway bridges across the Dnipro were ruined. The Cathedral of the Assumption, which was built in the 11^th century, became a heap of ruins. Whole blocks of flats were reduced to ashes. Hreshchatyk, the main thoroughfare of Kyiv, lay in ruins.

In a planned operation the fascists dynamited 324 buildings, Coservatoire, the drama theatre.Nearly 200,000 citizens of Kyiv were massacred and defence,

more than 100,000 deported to Germany. But Kyiv did not give in. From the very first days of fascist occupation Kyivites began thair war of resistance, which continued until the Nazis were finally driven out of the city. The football players of Dynamo-Kyiv played the “match of death” and won it at the cost of their lives!!

Underground patriotic groups were organized. They struggled jointly with local partisans, and did everything possible to wrack the plans of the occupation forces. They helped prisoners escape from camps, sabotaged industry and avenged people’s deaths.

In November 1943, the troops of the First Ukrainian Front under command of General M.F. Vatutin launched a gigantic offensive near Kyiv. 14 fascist divisions were defeated and on November 6, the enemy was driven out from the Ukrainian capital.

To commemorate the heroism of Kyivites defending their city, Kyiv was honoured with the title of Hero-city. On October 8, 1944. Ukraine was liberated from the Nazi invaders. Now we celebrate Victory Day on May 9.

Ukrainian people made a worthy contribution to the cause of Victory. About 2,500,000 Ukrainians were awarded orders and medals. More than 2,000 of them were decorated with the Gold-Star of Hero. Victory was not easily won. The enemy inflicted immense devastation on Ukraine. The invaders destroyed 714 towns, more than 28, 000 villages, burned and razed to the ground 16,000 industrial enterprises, more than 32,000 schools.10 million people were deprived of homes. The economy of Ukraine suffered terrible losses.

In 1945, the ancient Ukrainian land of Transcarpathia became a part of Ukraine. Thus was accomplished the historical process of reunion of all Ukrainian lands in a single sovereign independent state.

Answer the questions.

1. What happened on the morning of June 22, 1941?
2. What  formations  faced the enemy attack first?
3. When did the enemy occupy the whole Ukraine?
4. When were the headquarters of the partisan movement in Ukraine set up?
5. When did the enemy gain control of Kyiv?
6. What title was Kyiv honoured with?
7. Who organized the escape of prisoners, sabotaged industry and avenged people’s death?
8. Who played the “match of death”?
9. When was Ukraine liberated from the Nazi invaders?
10.  What buildings in Kyiv did the invaders destroy?

Correct the wrong statements.

1. The war declared by Nazi Germany began and a wartime terrible calendar came into effect.
2. Six thousand buildings and many monuments were destroyed.
3. 14 fascist divisions were defeated and on November 5, the enemy was driven out from the Ukrainian capital.
4. In 1945, the ancient Ukrainian land of Transcarpathia became a part of Germany.
5. One block of flats in Kyiv was reduced to ashes.
6. The football players of Real-Madrid played the “match of death” and won at the cost of their lives!
7. Ten million people were deprived of homes.

 Complete the sentences using the text and translate them.

1. ……at once became a front-line zone.
2. Industrial plants, museum exhibits, food stuff….
3. ….the partisan movement was organized.
4. The railway bridges across the Dnipro were…..
5. May 9 is…..
6. …..of all Ukrainian lands in a single sovereign independent state.
7. The Ukrainian people made a worthy….
8. …..were awarded orders and medals.

 Fill in the gaps using the correct forms of the verbs in the box.

To interrupt, to begin, to shake, to occupy, to organize, to gain, to burn down, to reduce.

1.      On the morning of June 22, 1941, the peaceful life of people________ by war.

2.      Bombs explosions _______the city of Sevastopol’.

3.      The war undeclared by Nazi Germany_____________

4.      On May 30, 1942, the Ukrainian headquarters of partisan movement_______

5.      In summer 1942, the enemy_______ the whole territory of Ukraine.

6.      Whole blocks of flats_______ to ashes.

7.      The enemy _______ control of Kyiv on September 21, 1941.

8.      More than 1,000 industrial enterprises ___________

Keys: 1. was interrupted, 2. shook, 3. began, 4. were set up,

5. occupied, 6.were reduced, 7. gained, 8. were burned down.

 Answer the questions, using the prompts.

1.) When did the enemy occupy the whole territory of Ukraine?

a) 1941            b) 1942         c) 1943

2. When were the Ukrainian headquarters of the partisan movement set up?

a) On September 30,1941

b) On May 30, 1942

c) On August 30, 1942

3. How many citizens of Kyiv were deported to Germany?

a) 200,000       b) 10,000      c) 100,000

4.      When was Ukraine liberated from the Nazi invaders?

a) on October 8, 1943

b) on October 8, 1944

c) on October 28, 1944

5.      How many Ukrainians were awarded orders and medals?

a) 200,000          b) 250,000        c) 2,500,000

6.      How many towns did the invaders destroy?

 a) 71                     b) 7,140           c ) 714

7.      How many people were deprived of homes?

 a) 10,000, 000      b) 1,000,000     c) 100,000,000

Keys: 1-b, 2-b, 3-c, 4-b, 5-c, 6-c, 7-a.

  

New Year’s Day

New Year Wish

New things to learn,

New friends to meet,

New songs to sing,

New joys to greet.

New things to do,

New things to hear,

New things to see

In this blessed New Year.

We wish you luck,

And lots of cheer

Both today

And every year!!

New Year’s Day is one the most favourite holidays in Ukraine. We celebrate this holiday on January 1.Everybody likes it very much. It is especially loved by little children. People do not go to work on that day. And children do not go to school. This holiday is considered to be a family holiday. It is usually celebrated at home among the members of the family.

On the Eve of this holiday or just on this very day everybody gives presents to each other, has fun, makes fireworks, decorates pine and fire trees and lays the holiday table.

The most common type of this celebration is the New Year Party on the eve, in the evening on December 31. The party usually begins at 9 o’clock and goes on till the

early hours of the morning. There are a lot of delicious dishes on the festive table.

When clock strikes 12, everybody drinks champagne and says to each other “Happy New Year!”. Many people like to gather at the New Year tree in the center of their town and celebrate with their friends. The New Year of our life has began.

Everyone hopes it will really be happy.

The unchangeable participants of this holiday are Father Frost and his grand-daughter ”Snihurochka”( The Snow Girl)

The holiday lasts till next morning.  Everyone who believes in good  says  an  intimate  wish  and  thanks  God  for  everything good  that  has  happened  in  a  passing  year.  And  the  tradition of  telling  fortunes in the night is very popular among young ladies and fellows, who are willing to know at least a little bit about their near future. Many  businesses  close from December 31 to January 8.

I. Answer the questions.

1. Is New Year a great holiday?
2. Do you like New Year?
3. Do children go to school on this day?
4. Is it a family holiday?
5. Where are the presents usually put?
6. How do the people usually prepare for the holiday?
7. When does the president address people?
8. What  do  people  usually  say  to  each  other  when  the  clock strikes 12?
9. Who are the unchangeable participants of this holiday?
10. How long does the holiday last?

II. Making up New Year resolutions.

Here is the list of New Year resolutions

Which of the following would you make?

New Year Resolutions

- I resolve to speak English as often as I can;

- I resolve to study another language, for example Japanese;

- I resolve to read 20 pages before going to bed;

- For this New Year I resolve to do at least one good deed a day;

- I resolve to get up at 7.30 a.m. instead of lying in bed;

- I resolve to say serious things occasionally, not only silly ones.

- I will feed my dog/ cat every day;

- I resolve to stop chewing gum in classes;

- I resolve to try to attend all classes;

- I resolve not to watch more than two hours of TV per day;

- I resolve not to spend all my allowance at the beginning of the month;

- I resolve not to spend too much time on the phone with my friends;

- I resolve not to be so lazy.

- I resolve to be more patient to my little sister/brother.

- I resolve to stop eating junk food and keep up my daily gymnastics.

- I resolve not to resolve anything any more, because I never keep my resolutions.

                                  Riddles

                       I.      It’s a white season. Children ski, skate and play snowballs. Santa Clause brings presents. What season is it?

II.    He comes and brings presents for you. Who is he?

III. It’s decorated with lights and toys and it’s in all houses. 

IV. It’s a good thing for children. They can find presents there.

V.    What man can’t live inside the house?

New Year Games

I.                  Find someone who….

-          celebrated New Year at home;

-          went to the village during his/her winter holidays;

-          watched TV programs all day and night long;

-          went to the New Year tree in the center of the town;

-          received 10 presents for New Year;

-          celebrated New Year with his/her friends;

-          sent his friends post-cards with New Year greetings.

II.               “Have You Ever” game.

 Pupils stand in a circle and listen to the statements. If they have never done this activity, they sit down. The game is over for them. The last pupil to remain standing is the winner.

   Have you ever…..?

-          sung and danced around the New Year tree?

-          received presents from Father Frost?

-          recited poems around the New Year tree?

-          celebrated New Year in the forest?

-          decorated the New Year tree alone?

-          celebrated New Year with your friends?

-          danced with Father Frost/Snow Maiden?

-          gone to England to Christmas?

In Forest New –Fir-Tree Was Born

                                                                                                                                                               

In Forest new Fir-tree was born,

In forest she was grown.

In winter and in summer too

She always has been green.

Strong wind sang often a song to her:

“Sleep new Fir-tree, bye, bye!

Strong frost with snow will cover you,

Look, don’t please freeze by chance!

A very coward hare grey

Jumped under this Fir-tree

A grey wolf, very wicked wolf

Jumped past by near here.

And now it is very nice

On holiday with us

And very much happiness.

        

International Women’s Day

  

Activities for Women’s Day

Introduction

Learning a foreign language is not just a matter of memorizing a different set of names for the things around us, it is also an educational experience. Since our language is closely linked with our personality and culture, let’s use the process of acquiring a new language to gain further insights into our personality and culture.

The following activities will help you to have students to talk about women’s role in the world.

 Activity 1

Hand out 10-15 different cards with the names of occupations (engineer, doctor, fireman, driver, businessman etc) and two different categories- Men and Women depending who they think this job is more suitable for. Write the professions on the board under their respective genders according to what the groups of students decide. Look for differences in the final lists produced by two groups and start asking questions as to why some people believe that women are better doctors, while some believe the opposite.

Activity 2

Brainstorming. In small groups or as a class, ask students to name any famous women they know. It doesn’t matter when they lived, where , or what country they are from. See what they know. Then, ask them to name famous men they know. You can limit the choice to a country, profession, or time-period. Write all the names in two columns on the board and compare the length of two lists.

Activity 3

Common gender stereotypes exercise. Cut 20 little slips of paper- the handout of gender stereotypes expressed in terms. Pass out each slip of paper to all students. On the board there are two different lines. One is “Women are…” and the other

“Men are…”. Instruct your students to stand in front of whichever sex line their term best represents. Have students read their stereotypes and pair them with the

antonym, or the clearest opposite, to their term. There should be 10 matches.

Discuss the terms.

The list of common female and male stereotypes

     

         Women are                           Men are

Dependent, independent, weak, powerful, emotional, logical, implementers, decision-makers, housekeepers, breadwinners, supporters, leaders, fearful, protective, peace-makers, aggressive, flexible, focused, modest, ambitious.                                                                                            

Activity 4

Split the class into smaller groups for holding a discussion. Appoint a recorder and a speaker to share the high-lights with the class. An effective alternative would also be splitting the class into two groups for debates. The situation is as follows:

“Imagine you have been offered your dream job. The salary is more than you expected, the responsibilities are challenging, and you will have plenty of opportunities to reveal your skills and talents. There are opportunities for you to be promoted to a managerial position rather quickly, too. If you are interested in this, the company will provide you with self-study materials, and send you to Kyiv for your one-week training. The downside of this job is that you are required to work from 4:00 pm till 12:00 am, besides you have two working week-ends a month. The company is very concerned about the safety of its employees, and provides a van to take workers home at midnight, so personal safety is quaranteed. Your husband works days, however, and does not like the idea of your working late at night. You also have two children, aged 10 and 12, and need to supervise and help them with school work. No other family members live with you.”

Discuss: Will you take this job? What factors will you consider in making your decision? How will you work out your domestic problems? How will you resolve imminent difficulties with your husband?

Ukrainian Way of Life

Food and Drink

The Ukrainian diet includes chicken, fish, and such products as ham, sausage, and bacon. Ukrainians also eat large amounts of potatoes, cooked buckwheat mush called kasha, sour rye bread, and sweetened breads. Popular drinks include tea, coffee, cocoa, a special soured milk drink, honey liqueur, and vodka with pepper.

Traditional Ukrainian dishes include varenyky, borsch, and holubtsi. Varenyky consist of boiled dumplings filled with potatoes, sauerkraut, cheese, plums, or blueberries. The dumplings may be eaten with sour cream, fried onions, or bacon bits. Borsch is a soup made of beats, cabbage, and meat. It is served with sour rye bread and sour cream. Holubtsi are stuffed cabbage rolls filled with rice, buckwheat, and meat.

  

Sports in Ukraine

It’s a well-known fact that Ukrainians have always been very skilful archers, horsemen and wrestlers.

Nowadays both professional and amateur sports are very popular in Ukraine.

Physical Training is a compulsory subject at schools, colleges and even universities. Besides, a lot of pupils, students attend numerous sport clubs, sections, groups.

So, it is no wonder that Ukrainian sportsmen show good and excellent results at national, European and world championships and Olympic Games.

The name of football team “Dynamo” works like a visiting card for many Ukrainians who travel abroad, helping to find friends among football fans and supporters.

This team was the European Cup holder twice, in 1975 and 1986, and their players Oleh Blohin (1975), Ihor Bilanov(1986), Andriy Shevchenko(2003) were named the best football players of Europe.

The “Spartak” handball team from Kyiv won 13 European Champion’s Cups, and its players Zinaida Turchina and Larysa Karlova were names the best players in European and World Championships several times.

The Ukrainian school of gymnastics is famous all over the world. Its representatives- Iryna Deriuhina, Oleksandra Tymoshenko, Oksana Skaldina, Liliia Podkopaieva, Yekaterina Serebrianska, Hanna Bessonova won World and European Championships many times.

The legendary veteran of Ukrainian sport, 8 times World and Olympic champion in the pole vault Serhiy Bubka holds 35  world records. He has the honourary title of the World’s Best Athlete.

We are all proud of such outstanding Ukrainian sportsmen as Yana Klochkova, Volodymyr and Vitaliy Kluchko,  Irini Merleni, El’brus Tadiiev,Vasyl’ Verastiuk.

In 1992, at the Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, Ukrainian figure skater Oksana Baiul won the first gold medal for independent Ukraine which sent its national team to the Olimpic Games for the first time.

Answer the questions.

1.      Is sport very popular in Ukraine?

2.      What kinds of sports are popular in Ukraine?

3.      Do we have the opportunity to go in for sports?

4.      Are there many sport clubs, sections, groups in our  country?

5.      What is the best foofball team in Ukraine?

6.      Who are the best footballers in Ukraine?

7.      What is the best handball team in Ukraine?

8.      Is the Ukrainian school of gymnastics famous allover the world?

9.      Tell about the legendary veteran of Ukrainian sport   in the pole vault  Serhiy Bubka.

10.  What outstanding Ukrainian sportsmen do you Know?

This is a great sports competition of the best sportsmen in the world

Once in four years the Olympic Games take place in different countries.

There are Summer and Winter Olympic Games.

The Olympic Games are very popular in all countries.

The sportsmen compete in football, basketball, boxing, weight-lifting, field athletics and many other kinds of sport 

Ukrainian team won 27 medals:

7 gold medals,

5 silver medals,

15 bronze medals. 

Vasyl Lomachenko- gold medal

Irina Merleni- bronze medal

Lesia Kalytovska- bronze medal

Illia Kvasha and Alexii Pryhorov- bronze medal

Olha Korobka- Silver medal

Natalia Davydova- bronze medal

1. Ukraine _________a country in Eastern Europe, and the second largest country in Europe after Russia.

a) is                      c) was

b) are                    d) were

         

      2. Ukraine is a land _______ with good climate, fertile soil and excellent geographic situation.

      a) blesses               c) blessing

      b) blessed              d) has blessed

     

3. The capital city of Ukraine____ Kyiv with a population of about 2,6 million people.

 a) are                         c) is                    e) have been

 b) has been               d) was

4. From the 9^th century Ukraine was a part of Kievan Rus, the first significant

East Slavic state which_____ to the Mongol invasions of the 13^th century.

a)      is succumbed

b)      has succumbed

c)      succumbed

d)     succumbs

5.      Pysanka, a decorated Easter egg, is a meaningful symbol ____ Ukraine.

a) at                    c) between

b) of                    d) to

6.      Easter is the biggest Christian holiday _____Ukraine.

a)      on                                     c) in

b)      at                                      d) across

7.      Christmas has only recently gained official status in Ukraine, it ______for years in  families and it still retains a private atmosphere.

a)      survived                           c) is rurviving

b)      has survived                    d) survives

8.      Ukraine is a country of ancient cultural  traditions, many of which_____ roots since the pre-Christian times.

a)      have         b) have had      c) are having

9.      Christmas vertep ______ the traditional folk puppet theatre.

a) is                  b) are               c) wiil be

10.  Every religious holiday in Ukraine ____ by the ringing of church bells.

a)      has marked                       c) is marked

b)      marks                               d) is marking

11.  The Ukrainian currency ______ hryvnia.

a)      is              b) are                 c) have been

12.   The most popular dishes in Ukraine _____ varenyky, kovbasa, holubtsi and borsch.

a)      is                                      c) was   

b)      are                                   d) were

13.   Hopak ___ the famous traditional folk dance in Ukraine.

a) is                 b) are                 c) was

14.   Kobzari were folk professional minstrels unique to Ukraine. They were special because they _____ blind.

a)      Were                                   c) were being

b)      are                                       d) have been

15. Korovai is traditional Ukrainian wedding bread _____ with kalyna berries, ribbons and topped with flying birds.

a) decorating                          c) has decorated

b)  decorated                          d) decorates

     

16. Mount Hoverla ______the Carpathian Mountains  is the countries  highest peak at 2061 m.

a) on                                      c) at

b)  between                           d) in

Love your Ukraine, love as you would the sun,

The wind, the grass and the streams together…

Love her in happy hours, when joys are won,

And love her in time of stormy weather.